Advanced Cardiovascular Systems Inc v Universal Specialties Ltd - [1997] 1 NZLR 186

Practice and procedure — Protest to jurisdiction — Exclusive forum provision in contract — Whether jurisdiction of the Court to entertain claim must be determined prior to embarking on any interlocutory or substantive hearing — Whether summary judgment application should be heard before application under R 131(3) to dismiss proceeding — High Court Rules, R 131.

Conflict of laws — Jurisdiction — Protest to jurisdiction — Forum conveniens — Exclusive forum provision in contract — Whether Court nevertheless had discretion to assume jurisdiction — Factors to be taken into account in exercising discretion.